Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Melchor

Name: Popularity of the name Melchor in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Melchor, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#2,747 (1992)

Total Babies

894

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

2024

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#2747

Peak Rank

894

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Melchor

Melchor first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 25 Melchors were born — ranking #2,747 that year. As of 2026, Melchor ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 894 Melchors have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Melchor

Phonetically similar names — useful when Melchor is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Melcher
Mulcher
Multure
Melter
Mellor
Meller
Mellower
Mehler
Melchoir
Melzar
Welcher
Millier

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melchor

What does the name Melchor mean?

Melchor is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melchor in 2026?

In 2026, Melchor ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Melchor most popular?

Melchor reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #2,747 that year with 25 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Melchor most popular?

Melchor has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Melchor.

Is Melchor a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Melchor is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Melchor?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melchor include Edilberto, Tarren, Keonta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melchor

Melchor is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 894 births in the dataset. Melchor's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #2,747. Use the chart and map above to compare Melchor's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.